Browsing by Subject "Pregabalin"

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    Effects of Gabapentin and Pregabalin on Calcium Homeostasis: Implications for Physical Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Tissues
    (Springer, 2022) Reyes Fernandez, Perla C.; Wright, Christian S.; Warden, Stuart J.; Hum, Julia; Farach-Carson, Mary C.; Thompson, William R.; Physical Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
    Purpose of review: In this review, we discuss the mechanism of action of gabapentinoids and the potential consequences of long-term treatment with these drugs on the musculoskeletal system. Recent findings: Gabapentinoids, such as gabapentin (GBP) and pregabalin (PGB) were designed as antiepileptic reagents and are now commonly used as first-line treatment for neuropathic pain and increasingly prescribed off-label for other pain disorders such as migraines and back pain. GBP and PGB exert their analgesic actions by selectively binding the α2δ1 auxiliary subunit of voltage-sensitive calcium channels, thereby inhibiting channel function. Numerous tissues express the α2δ1 subunit where GBP and PGB can alter calcium-mediated signaling events. In tissues such as bone, muscle, and cartilage, α2δ1 has important roles in skeletal formation, mechanosensation, and normal tissue function/repair that may be affected by chronic use of gabapentinoids. Long-term use of gabapentinoids is associated with detrimental musculoskeletal outcomes, including increased fracture risk. Therefore, understanding potential complications is essential for clinicians to guide appropriate treatments.
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    Pregabalin and gabapentin-induced heart failure
    (Via Medica, 2024) Barold, S. Serge; Barold, David C.; Hon, Roxanne; Guglin, Maya; Medicine, School of Medicine